Grand River Rubber & Plastics Blog

A Leader, Not a Follower: Rhonda Smith’s 40-Year Journey

Posted by Alan Blankenship on Apr 16, 2026 12:33:14 PM

Rhonda Smith has been a part of the Grand River Rubber & Plastics team since June 19, 1986 and nearly four decades later, she’s still going strong. She began her career in D&P fabrication, but Rhonda isn’t someone who stays still for long. Over the years, she explored several other departments including bayonets, grinding, printing, sweeper belts, and eventually CTL, where she has now worked for more than 20 years. “I’ll stay the rest of my time in CTL,” she says. “I like what I do.” Read more about Rhonda’s journey at GRRP below.

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Topics: employee feature

Sales Team Spotlight: Meet Kellie West

Posted by Alan Blankenship on Feb 6, 2026 12:35:00 PM

At Grand River Rubber & Plastics, our sales team plays a vital role in connecting customer needs with our manufacturing expertise and few people embody that commitment more than Kellie West. Kellie brings responsiveness, collaboration, and deep industry knowledge to every interaction. Get to know Kellie, her role, and what makes her an essential part of the sales team.

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Topics: employee ownership, employee feature